Persian-English Comprehensive Vocabulary List
This comprehensive bilingual glossary offers essential Persian (Farsi) vocabulary with English translations. Persian, primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, is an Indo-Iranian language with a rich literary tradition. This vocabulary list is organized by topic to help learners systematically build their Persian language skills.
Basic Greetings and Common Phrases
| English | Persian (Farsi) | Pronunciation |
| Hello | | Salaam |
| Good morning | | Sobh bekheir |
| Good evening | | Asr bekheir |
| Goodbye | | Khoda hafez |
| Please | | Lotfan |
| Thank you | | Mamnoon |
| You're welcome | | Khahesh mikonam |
| Yes | | Baleh |
| No | | Na |
| Excuse me | | Bebakhshid |
| How are you? | | Haale shoma chetor ast? |
| I'm fine | | Man khoobam |
Numbers
| English | Persian (Farsi) | Pronunciation |
| 1 | | Yek |
| 2 | | Do |
| 3 | | Se |
| 4 | | Chahar |
| 5 | | Panj |
| 6 | | Shesh |
| 7 | | Haft |
| 8 | | Hasht |
| 9 | | Noh |
| 10 | | Dah |
| One hundred | | Yeksad |
| One thousand | | Yek hezar |
| Half | | Nim |
| First | | Aval |
| Last | | Akhar |
Time and Calendar
| English | Persian (Farsi) | Pronunciation |
| Hour | | Saat |
| Minute | | Daghigheh |
| Day | | Rooz |
| Week | | Hafteh |
| Month | | Maah |
| Year | | Saal |
| Now | | Alaan |
| Later | | Badan |
| Tomorrow | | Farda |
| Yesterday | | Dirooz |
| Spring | | Bahar |
| Summer | | Taabestan |
| Autumn | | Paeez |
| Winter | | Zamestan |
Colors
| English | Persian (Farsi) | Pronunciation |
| White | | Sefid |
| Black | | Siah |
| Red | | Ghermez |
| Blue | | Aabi |
| Green | | Sabz |
| Yellow | | Zard |
| Orange | | Narenji |
| Purple | | Banafsh |
| Pink | | Soorati |
| Brown | | Ghahvei |
| Gray | | Khakestari |
| Gold | | Tallaei |
| Silver | | Noghre-i |
Family and Relationships
| English | Persian (Farsi) | Pronunciation |
| Family | | Khaanvadeh |
| Father/Dad | / | Pedar / Baaba |
| Mother/Mom | / | Maadar / Maaman |
| Brother | | Baradar |
| Sister | | Khaahar |
| Son | | Pesar |
| Daughter | | Dokhtar |
| Grandfather | | Pedar-bozorg |
| Grandmother | | Maadar-bozorg |
| Husband | | Hamsar |
| Wife | | Zan |
| Friend | | Doost |
| Boyfriend | | Doost-pesar |
| Girlfriend | | Doost-dokhtar |
| Child | | Koodak |
| Uncle | / | Ammo/Amoo-eh |
| Aunt | / | Khaaleh/Daaii |
Food and Drinks
| English | Persian (Farsi) | Pronunciation |
| Food | | Ghazaa |
| Water | | Aab |
| Bread | | Naan |
| Rice | | Beranj |
| Meat | | Goosht |
| Chicken | | Morgh |
| Fish | | Maahi |
| Egg | | Tokhm-morgh |
| Milk | | Shir |
| Tea | | Chaai |
| Coffee | | Ghahveh |
| Juice | | Aab-miveh |
| Vegetable | | Sabzi-jaat |
| Fruit | | Miveh |
| Sugar | | Shekar |
| Salt | | Namak |
| Breakfast | | Sobaahaaneh |
| Lunch | | Naahaar |
| Dinner | | Shaam |
Places and Locations
| English | Persian (Farsi) | Pronunciation |
| Home | | Khaaneh |
| School | | Madreseh |
| Hospital | | Bimaarestan |
| Market | | Baazaar |
| Shop | | Foroushgah |
| Restaurant | | Restauraan |
| Hotel | | Hotel |
| Park | | Paark |
| Mosque | | Masjed |
| Office | | Daftar |
| Bank | | Baank |
| City | | Shahr |
| Village | | Roostaa |
| Country | | Keshvar |
Travel and Directions
| English | Persian (Farsi) | Pronunciation |
| Car | | Mashiin |
| Bus | | Otoboos |
| Train | | Ghataar |
| Airplane | | Havaapeymaa |
| Taxi | | Taaksi |
| Ticket | | Bilit |
| Passport | | Paasport |
| Luggage | | Chemaadan |
| Hotel reservation | | Rezvoo hotel |
| Airport | | Faroodgaah |
| Left | | Chap |
| Right | | Raast |
| Straight | | Mostaghim |
| Map | | Naghsh |
| Where is...? | ... | ... kojaa ast? |
Common Verbs
| English | Persian (Farsi) | Pronunciation |
| To be | | Boodan |
| To have | | Daashtan |
| To go | | Raftan |
| To come | | Aamadan |
| To do | | Kardan |
| To say | | Goftan |
| To see | | Didan |
| To eat | | Khordan |
| To drink | | Nooshidan |
| To want | | Khaastan |
| To know | | Daanestan |
| To think | | Fekr kardan |
| To sleep | | Khaabidan |
| To speak | | Sohbat kardan |
| To work | | Kaar kardan |
Adjectives and Descriptive Words
| English | Persian (Farsi) | Pronunciation |
| Good | | Khoob |
| Bad | | Bad |
| Big | | Bozorg |
| Small | | Koochak |
| Hot | | Daagh |
| Cold | | Sard |
| New | | Jadid |
| Old | | Ghadimii |
| Easy | | Aasaan |
| Difficult | | Doshvar |
| Beautiful | | Zibaa |
| Ugly | | Zesht |
| Happy | | Shaad |
| Sad | | Ghamgin |
| Fast | | Sari |
| Slow | | Kond |
| Expensive | | Geraan |
| Cheap | | Arzaan |
Notes for Persian Learners
Persian uses the Arabic script, but only 32 letters compared to Arabic's 28. Persian is written from right to left. The language uses a subject-object-verb word order and has no grammatical gender. Persian pronouns are not gendered, unlike many other languages. Persian verb conjugations might seem complex, but the system is quite regular once mastered.
Persian has contributed many words to other languages, especially Urdu and Turkish, which have borrowed extensively from Persian vocabulary. Many English words of Persian origin include bazaar, caravan, khaki, pajamas, paradise, and spinach.
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